Varicose veins of the legs in women - the scourge of the 21st century

Varicose veins of the lower extremities is a disease that affects beautiful women four times more often than the strong half of humanity. And if earlier this disease was considered "age-related", ahead of mainly women after 50 years, nowadays phlebologists speak with regret about its sharply increased "youth".

And doctors' fears are understandable, as they are increasingly approached by women as young as 30. So, it is necessary to understand what is the danger of varicose veins in the legs in women, what are the causes of its appearance, symptoms and what methods to get rid of the disease are currently known.

Alarm signs

Doctors have long found common signs of varicose veins in the legs, the detection of which requires immediate appointment with a vascular surgeon.

The following factors eloquently trumpet the appearance of varicose veins:

• Swelling of the legs and feet, especially in the evening, after a busy day. In the initial stages of the disease, the edema, as a rule, disappears completely after a restorative night's rest, but if the disease has passed into chronic stages, this symptom becomes a circadian companion of the patient.
• Pain syndrome in the area of ​​gastrocnemius, a feeling of fullness that is not released until the patient takes a "lying" position.

• Varicose veins on women's legs noticeably spoil the appearance of a beautiful leg. Often the appearance on the surface of the skin, before such an even and smooth, reddish network of blood vessels, makes beautiful ladies rush to the doctor.
• In some places on the calves of the legs, especially in the popliteal area, protruding venous vessels, often nodules, are brightly colored. The color of the leg veins can vary from deep blue to brownish purple.

If you have found one or more such unpleasant phenomena in yourself, then you should know that these are the symptoms of varicose veins in the legs and making an appointment with a doctor is the most urgent need in this situation.

What can happen if you don't see a doctor in time

This disease is in no way dangerous only worsening the appearance of slender women's legs. In addition to the fact that you should now give preference to pants and dark tights, throwing your once-favorite mini-skirts on the back shelf of the closet, the following can happen:

1. If no urgent treatment is takenof congestion in the venous vessels of the legs, the next stage in the development of the disease is thrombophlebitis. This is due to the fact that the blood, condensing in the deformed veins, gradually forms blood clots that clog the vessels. Once in the heart or pulmonary artery, blood clots provoke death.
2. The appearance of dermatitis, and later - a trophic ulcer. The skin, on the surface of which the diseased vein protrudes, first darkens, becomes thinner, taut, due to which an unhealthy glow appears. Subsequently, thinning even more, such skin is easily exposed to external injuries and the inflammatory process begins not only in the vein but also on the surface of the skin. This can lead to a trophic (non-healing) ulcer, which is an open, weeping wound.
3. The venous vessel, when deformed and stretched, can simply "leak", leading to bleeding, which can be both internal and external.
4. If ulcers and other skin lesions have already formed, then pathogenic bacteria and infections easily enter the bloodstream through them. This can lead to terrible consequences in the form of gangrene and the need for amputation of the affected limb.

Where do female varicose veins come from?

This unpleasant and insoluble disease affects girls and women much more often than men and that is why.

• The causes of varicose veins in women are often rooted in harmful heredity. If the grandmother, mother and older sisters suffer from venous insufficiency, then the risk of its occurrence in the younger generation is much higher than in those whose female gender does not have this disease.
• Professional factor. If by the nature of your activity you have to spend a long time in an upright position (these are salespeople, teachers, surgeons), then the stagnation of blood in the lower extremities is common. The same consequences occur for those whose work involves prolonged sitting at a desk in front of a computer.
• Improper food. It's no secret that many ladies like to indulge in pastries, high-calorie pastries, something spicy like marinades, sauces and spices. All these delicacies, if eaten often, cause the blood to thicken. As a result, blood flow is disrupted, stagnation occurs and the veins in the legs become deformed.
• Another factor for the appearance of varicose veins lies in the fact that a married lady, burdened with everyday life, children and work, simply does not have time to spend time with her lover. As a result of the lack of time for a gym or just for exercise at home, the calf muscles lose their tone, ceasing to maintain normal pressure in the vessels of the legs. In addition, deformation of the venous walls occurs and blood stagnation does not take long.
• Changes in hormone levels. This can be both menopausal syndrome and pregnancy. In the latter case, varicose veins can be provoked not only by hormones, but also by increasing the pressure on the legs, which makes it increasingly difficult to carry a growing abdomen. In addition, the intensity of blood flow in pregnant women doubles and the venous vessels may simply not be able to cope with such a heavy load. Therefore, all women "in an interesting position", especially in the last trimester, need regular preventive examination by a phlebologist.
• Preference for high heels in everyday life. This shoe, although it makes the lady attractive in the eyes of a man, is very harmful to the health of your feet! The constant load on the lower leg is a harbinger of congestion and pathological deformation of the vessels in the area of ​​gastrocnemius.

How female varicose veins can be cured

The set of measures for the treatment of varicose veins in the legs in women is usually as follows:

1. Stopping the further development of the disease.
2. Eliminate the symptoms of the disease.
3. Preventive measures.

Before prescribing treatment, a phlebologist conducts the necessary examination and determines the degree of development of the disease.

If the disease has not gone too far, as evidenced by the lack of blood clots and other serious consequences, then varicose veins can be cured.

Drug therapy

Usually prescribed for this disease:

• Ointments and gels that tone the venous walls, strengthen them, and also normalize venous blood flow (venotonics). In addition, horse chestnut-based products are very effective.
• Tablets with blood thinning and antithrombotic action.
• Tablets that help eliminate and prevent inflammation in the veins. And also these funds perfectly help to relieve pain.
• Anti-edema drugs.

Hardware treatment

In addition, there is hardware therapy, which is also very effective in the treatment of varicose veins.

1. The device, invented by South Korean specialists, perfectly helps tired legs, relieves pain and eliminates swelling.
2. A device that helps to repair the damaged structure of blood vessels and soft tissues in the painful area of ​​the calves.
3. A device that normalizes venous circulation due to its vibrations.
4. A device with a complex effect that repairs the tissues affected by varicose veins, relieving swelling, pain and inflammation.
5. A device that treats inflamed veins with a laser, speeds up blood flow and relieves pain in the veins.

Traditional methods

And there are many folk remedies for varicose veins in women's legs. These are ointments, compresses, rubbing and various tinctures for oral administration.

• For example, you can make such a tincture. Take 1 tablespoon of calamus roots, thyme, coltsfoot, string, birch buds. Put everything in a saucepan, pour 1 liter of boiling water there. Heat in a water bath for about half an hour. Then cool, drain and drink 1/2 cup before meals three times a day. The course of treatment is 1 month.
• Compresses for varicose veins based on fermented dairy products are also very good. You can use only kefir, or you can pour finely chopped leaves and flowers of bitter wormwood in it (or in yogurt). After wrapping the compress on top with film and insulating with a blanket, lie down for about half an hour. The feet should then be rinsed and smeared with the varicose vein ointment recommended by the doctor.

Drastic measures

In the later stages of varicose veins are usually practiced:

1. Minimally invasive methods of treatment: laser and radiofrequency correction, microphlebectomy, sclerotherapy.
2. Classic surgery, when the diseased part of the vein (and sometimes the entire venous vessel) is completely removed.

Preventive measures

Read them and try to listen to the tips that will help you beat varicose veins.

• Daily ration adjustment. All fatty foods rich in cholesterol, spicy marinades, salt, smoked meats, as well as strong teas, coffee and alcohol are prohibited.
• If a lady smokes, it will significantly complicate the treatment of varicose veins. That is why it is necessary to come together and give up the addiction.
• Wearing corrective tights and warming feet. This is a special underwear that should be worn by venous patients so that the intravenous pressure is normalized and the further development of venous deformity stops. For the prevention of venous diseases, Class 1 underwear is recommended, if the capillary network is already visible and the swelling has become more pronounced, then you should buy class 2 compression tights. And in case of significant deformation of the vessels, the 3rd compression class of such underwear is used.
• Revitalizing fitness complex. There are many exercises recommended to combat varicose veins. This can be jogging for short distances, lifting the lower limbs, swinging the legs.

In addition, yoga can be an excellent help only if its postures (asanas) do not involve prolonged static tension of the calf muscles. For the same reason, team sports are excluded: volleyball, football, basketball, weightlifting, long intense speed running.

Finally

In order for the development of venous disease to stop as early as possible, you must adhere to the following principles:

1. Set aside high-heeled shoes and buy high-quality and comfortable shoes made of natural materials instead.
2. Avoid baths, saunas and solariums.
3. Replace intense sports with more gentle ones, remembering to discuss exercise with your doctor.
4. If you do not exercise, then you should gather and spend half an hour a day to perform a therapeutic set of exercises.
5. Organize your diet by including as many vegetables, grains and seafood as possible in your diet. For example, the secrets of Japanese women, who are famous for their long youth and good health, are hidden in the abundance of "seafood" and rice on the daily table.

All these measures are also excellent as a prevention of varicose veins for those who do not want to face this harmful disease.

After all, any disease is much easier to predict and prevent than to deal with its unpleasant manifestations. Love yourself! And be healthy!